Category:Has custom banner Lowell is a city in Massachusetts about 40 minutes northwest of Boston. With over 115,000 residents (2020), it's the fifth largest city in Massachusetts, and has an important historical background. It was the first planned industrial city in the United States.

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Map of Lowell (Massachusetts)

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority has regular shuttles going around Lowell and several neighboring towns.

See

• 42.645125-71.3128081 National Trolley MuseumCategory:Has map markers, 25 Shattuck St, ☏ +1 978-458-5835. This is a satellite of the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine and shows the history of transit in Lowell in the context of American transit history. (updated Oct 2016)
• 42.6454-71.31212 New England Quilt MuseumCategory:Has map markers, 18 Shattuck St, ☏ +1 978 452-4207. (updated Mar 2022)
• 42.644555-71.3151393 Whistler House Museum of ArtCategory:Has map markers, 243 Worthen St, ☏ +1 978 452-7641. $15 for tour, $12 for self-tour. (updated Mar 2022)
• Merrimack River Bridges. Lowell is home to several impressive bridges, two of which cross the Merrimack River. The Aiken Street Bridge is a lenticular through truss bridge, one of the rarest bridge types and the longest of its kind. The Central Bridge is a cantilevered through truss bridge. Both spans offer pedestrian access and are highly impressive.
• Lowell Industrial Canals. There are four narrow canals running through downtown Lowell, which are still navigable in some sections. These canals were used as a hydropower source when the mills and factories were still in use. Despite their size, the canals are home to some beautiful restored historic footbridges. Also, several sets of locks along the canals are still in use for flood control. The four canals, together with the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, turn part of downtown Lowell into an island.
• 42.6487-71.33224 Pawtucket Falls and DamCategory:Has map markers. Pawtucket Falls and Dam is a large man-made waterfall and hydroelectric dam located directly underneath the University Avenue Bridge. It is one of three large hydroelectric dams along the Merrimack. While the only immediate access through the Dam is by boat, viewing the dam and its associated man-made islands from above is still an impressive sight. (updated Oct 2016)

Do

• 42.6502-71.31321 Tsongas Center at UMass LowellCategory:Has map markers, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, ☏ +1 978-934-5760. Hosts concerts and home games of the UMass-Lowell River Hawks (an NCAA Division I hockey team) and Boston Fleet (Professional Women's Hockey League).  
• 42.6334-71.27672 Cawley Memorial StadiumCategory:Has map markers. Off of Route 38 near Tewksbury. Hosts various sports events. (updated Mar 2022)
• 42.6451-71.30423 Lowell Memorial AuditoriumCategory:Has map markers, 50 East Merrimack Street.  
• 42.640517-71.3524564 UMass Lowell Bellgarde BoathouseCategory:Has map markers, 500 Pawtucket BLVD. Home to UMass Lowell's rowing program.  

Learn

• University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Av., Phone: +1 978-934-4000.
• Middlesex Community College, (Lowell Campus) 33 Kearney Square.

Buy

• Category:Buy listing with no coordinatesMill No. 5Category:Has map markers, 250 Jackson St, ☏ +1 978-656-1828. Th F 5-8PM, Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 10AM-5PM. This revitalized old river mill lives a new life filled with salvaged storefronts laid out along an indoor streetscape. Featuring great coffee, a movie theater, seasonal farmer’s market, pop-shops and local owned shopping boutiques, as well as various events throughout the year. (updated Jan 2023)

Eat

• Tremonte Pizza 44 Palmer St, +1 978-453-1110 Excellent brick oven pizza, cocktails, and appetizers
• 42.64477-71.3123261 Athenian CornerCategory:Has map markers, 207 Market Street, ☏ +1 978 458-7052. (updated Oct 2016)
• 42.645894-71.3143182 Viet-Thai RestaurantCategory:Has map markers, 368 Merrimack St, ☏ +1 978 446-0977. (updated Oct 2016)
• 42.654079-71.3276513 Eggroll CafeCategory:Has map markers, 110 University Ave, ☏ +1 978 970-3411. M-Sa 9AM to 10PM, closed Sundays. Great bento boxes, delicious bubble teas, and a plethora of eggrolls. If you are look for some traditional treats, or perhaps something a new give them a try. The selection of egg rolls varies from the usual spring rolls to westernized rolls, like cheeseburger or buffalo chicken; there is a great variety to try here! (updated Oct 2016)

Drink

Sleep

• 42.613718-71.3168121 Sonesta Select Boston Lowell ChelmsfordCategory:Has map markers, 30 Industrial Avenue, ☏ +1 978 458-7575, fax: +1 978 458-1302. $109. 
• 42.643748-71.3068312 UMass Lowell Inn and Conference CenterCategory:Has map markers, 50 Warren Street, ☏ +1 978 934-6918. (updated Oct 2016)

Go next

Boston, the North Shore or the White Mountains are all good next stops.

Lawrence ← Tewksbury ←	N  S	→ Chelmsford → Marlborough
Pepperell ← Jct N S ←	W  E	→ Methuen → Haverhill
END ←	W  E	→ Tewksbury → Georgetown
END ←	N  S	→ Billerica → Wilmington